Pakistan, on behalf of 80 countries, told a UN panel
Pakistan, speaking for 80 countries, says issues like Xinjiang, Hongkong and Xizang are China's internal matters
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 23 : Pakistan, on behalf of 80 countries, told a UN panel Tuesday that Xinjiang, Hongkong and Xizang related issues are China's internal affairs, and called for respect for the country's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.
"We oppose politicization of human rights and double standards, or interference in States' internal affairs under the pretext of human rights," Ambassador Mnir Akram, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, said as he delivered a joint statement in the general debate on human rights issues held by the General Assembly's Third Committee which deals with social. cultural and humanitarian issues.
"Respect ...